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T500 TCS

2000 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,743 mi
Last recorded135,743 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Xsara84,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 TCS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 135,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,251 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 122,480 miles

rear exhaust silencer joint corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 116,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 104,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 78,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 60,640 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,889 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,106 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre flat

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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T500 TCS is a 2000 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 84,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T500 TCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T500 TCS registered?

T500 TCS is a 2000 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is T500 TCS safe to buy?

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